Was 2019 the Best Movie Year of the Decade? Plus: 'The Rise of Skywalker' Aftermath. | The Oscars Show
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Was 2019 the Best Movie Year of the Decade? Plus: 'The Rise of Skywalker' Aftermath. | The Oscars Show

Sean and Amanda close out the year by breaking down the tepid reception and complicated franchise future of 'Star Wars' in the aftermath of 'The Rise of Skywalker' (1:10). Then, they look at former president Barack Obama's picks for his favorite movies of the year and the Christmas season box office winners (34:47). Finally, they debate whether 2019, which has featured so many exciting movies, is the very best the decade has had to offer. Amanda presents the case for three other candidates, and Sean decides (51:05). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a N.Y. Movie State of Mind, With Spike Lee!

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The Best Movies at Telluride and Venice, and the 10 Most Anticipated Fall Films

The Best Movies at Telluride and Venice, and the 10 Most Anticipated Fall Films

Sean and Amanda are back from vacation! Today, they discuss the biggest films out of the Telluride and Venice film festivals before sharing the yet-to-be-released movies they’re most excited for this ...

3 Sep 20252h 23min

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 13 - 'Get Out’

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 13 - 'Get Out’

Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Wil...

1 Sep 202542min

6. ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’ | Mission Accomplished

6. ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’ | Mission Accomplished

As Hollywood and America look toward a brighter future, two war films explore the long-term impacts of the Bush years on soldiers and civilians alike. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, ...

29 Aug 202546min

5. ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’ | Mission Accomplished

5. ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’ | Mission Accomplished

A pair of tough Texas dramas reckon with the bleakness of the Bush years—resulting in two of the most unpredictable films of the early 2000s. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raf...

26 Aug 202548min

4. ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’ | Mission Accomplished

4. ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’ | Mission Accomplished

As America falls into a recession, two movies about New York hustlers capture the quiet desperation needed to survive in a country running on empty. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, Br...

22 Aug 202544min

3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’ | Mission Accomplished

3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’ | Mission Accomplished

As Americans pine for a kinder, gentler nation, two wildly entertaining (and wildly different) films about life in 1970s California poke holes in our country’s past. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: ...

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2. ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ | Mission Accomplished

2. ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ | Mission Accomplished

In the wake of 9/11 and America’s new war on terror, two films capture the chaos of a country caught between open rage and simmering paranoia. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Ra...

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